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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,148.72 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,148.72 and 401.36 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,148.72 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,148.72 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,148.72 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 461,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,042.51/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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